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The WWII Museum honored seven black Medal of Honor recipients Wednesday night during an event at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.

The event was part of the museum's "Fighting for the Right to Fight: African-American Experiences in WWII." Roker was master of ceremonies and helped produce a documentary for the History Channel called "Honor Deferred," which is featured at the exhibit.

The "Fighting for the Right to Fight" exhibit tells the story of seven black men who served during WWII. The men were awarded the Medal of Honor in January 1997, 50 years after their service. The museum has on display five of the medals.

The exhibit will be on display through May 30, 2016. More information on the museum can be found online.